84 m. ago ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopesYou could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London’s Uxbridge Road, the building’s muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you’ll soon be enticed by what is the UK’s first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage.Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive. It has quickly developed a reputation as a hub for the UK’s Somali community, while drawing in curious visitors from outside the diaspora too. Non-profit group the Anti-Tribalism Movement, who lead the project, say the aim is to “celebrate, preserve and connect” Somali culture and comm...

Culture

4 h. ago Stunning mountain lake worth the 'best' walk from nearby pretty village

You might not have heard of the idyllic lake surrounded by a forest, but it has been named the best walk in the country

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4 h. ago The luxury life of the 'most hated man on the internet' who lives in 'village of millionaires' is revealed... as even his own countrymen turn on him

Piotr Szczerek is the super rich CEO dubbed the 'most hated man on the internet' after he was caught on camera swiping a hat signed by Kamil Majchrzak from the boy.

Society

5 h. ago ‘Love Island USA’ star Taylor Williams hospitalized after being trampled by horse during rodeo

The “Love Island USA” season 7 star is a self-described cowboy who has said he ‘was on a horse before I could walk’

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5 h. ago Bruno Tonioli's Britain's Got Talent replacement confirmed as multi millionaire star

KSI has been confirmed as the new judge on Britain's Got Talent after Bruno Tonioli quit the show earlier this year - and the multi-millionaire is 'grateful and happy'

Economics

8 h. ago The surprising truth about people who prefer to walk around home naked

A study by the University of Rochester in New York looked at how different everyday behaviors are linked to people who display high intellect.

Politics

11 h. ago Wayne Rooney raises Pep Guardiola quit suspicion: 'He won't be at Man City'

Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City has been called into question by Premier League icon Wayne Rooney, who believes the Spaniard may walk away from the club at the end of this season

Politics

14 h. ago My partner and I share ONE Mounjaro prescription to cut costs... we take turns to use the jab and have lost 3 stone. I've never felt better despite doctors' dire warning

Couples all have their domestic routines and share of the chores. Who walks the dog, who puts the bin out? But my partner and I have one that's a little unusual...

Events

14 h. ago Millionaire CEO who snatched cap from child at US Open issues apology

Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of a Polish paving company, has issued an apology after he was caught on camera taking a cap from a young tennis fan at the US Open

Society

14 h. ago Millionaire apologises for snatching Majchrzak’s souvenir cap from young fan at US Open

Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek says: ‘I made a grave mistake’Majchrzak had given cap to boy in crowd after five-set victoryMoments after the tennis player Kamil Majchrzak celebrated the biggest win of his career at the US Open last week, he handed his cap to a beaming young boy. What happened next sparked tears, outrage, a detective hunt across social media and, finally, a grovelling apology.It came from Piotr Szczerek, a millionaire businessman from Poland, who had snatched the cap out of the boy’s hand and stuffed it into his bag. Videos of the incident showed the youngster looking deeply upset and asking: “What are you doing?” while Majchrzak – who was oblivious to the situation after his five-set victory against the ninth seed, Karen Khachanov – walked away. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Mum whose daughter, 3, died of chickenpox hits out at NHS vaccine rollout

Angie Bunce-Mason, from Devon, campaigned for the chickenpox vaccine to be added on the NHS after her child died. 'We were a happy little family and enjoyed dog walks, picnics and spending time together'

Events

16 h. ago The Divine Comedy on Something for the Weekend: ‘We hired a statuesque model for the video. I had to stand on a box’

‘I skip one part when we perform it these days. As I’m in my mid-50s it would be creepy’Having made two albums with a chamber vibe, I was thinking, “Where do I go from here?” I started hearing your Suedes and Saint Etiennes, and Blur were referencing stuff from the 60s and 70s too. I could see the way the wind was blowing. That sounds quite knowing, but I already loved John Barry, the Kinks, Adam Faith and, of course, Scott Walker. Continue reading...

Culture

16 h. ago Johnnie Walker's widow 'hated' being his carer as he battled terminal disease for five years

The BBC Radio 2 legend died aged 79 in December 2024 after battling a terminal lung condition

Events

16 h. ago US Open hat snatching millionaire CEO issues apology after becoming 'most hated man'

Kamil Majchrzak handed his headgear to the boy but it was swiped from his grasp in scenes that went viral online by Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek, who was later dubbed the most hated man online

Economics

16 h. ago Walker injured after plunging 40ft on to rockface at Loch Lomond shoreline

A walker was rescued after they fell on the West Highland Way walking route, dropping 40-feet on to rocks.

Events

17 h. ago BBC Radio 2 star Johnnie Walker's widow felt 'trapped' and admits 'hating' being his carer

The radio DJ, known for Sounds Of The 70s and the Rock Show programmes, had his wife Tiggy by his side looking after him over the years following his idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis in 2019

Politics

17 h. ago 'I made a serious mistake': Polish CEO breaks silence over viral US Open tennis cap snatch video

‘I made a serious mistake. In the midst of emotion, amidst the crowd's celebration after the victory, I was convinced that the tennis player was passing the cap to me’ - Piotr Szczerek

Politics

17 h. ago Millionaire CEO issues grovelling apology after snatching boy’s cap at US Open

Piotr Szczerek faced a wave of backlash after being caught on camera swiping a hat meant for a young tennis fan during Kamil Majchrzak’s win.

Economics

17 h. ago Millionaire CEO who snatched cap from child at US Open issues statement

Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of a Polish paving company, has issued an apology after he was caught on camera taking a cap from a young tennis fan at the US Open

Society

17 h. ago September tube strikes: Dates and lines for London Underground walkouts

September tube strikes: Dates and lines for London Underground walkouts  The Telegraph

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